Choose a future where the rule of law triumphs over raw power: UN Chief to world leaders
United Nations: With global peace and progress under siege, the United Nations chief challenged world leaders Tuesday to choose a future where the rule of law triumphs over raw power and where nations come together rather than scramble for self-interests. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the UN’s founders faced the same questions 80 years ago, but […]
Farmers Hail Apple Express as Lifeline: 1.37 Lakh MT Fruit Shipped in 10 Days
Rail cargo boosts Kashmir’s apple economy, eases highway woes By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Kashmir’s apple harvest is finding a faster and safer route to markets this season, thanks to the dedicated parcel train service that has emerged as a game-changer for the Valley’s horticulture sector. Between September 11 and 21, a total of 19 […]
Over 6,400 tonnes apples transported from Kashmir to Delhi in two weeks
Jammu: Over 6,400 tonnes of apples have been transported from Kashmir to Delhi via parcel trains within two weeks, Jammu Division of Northern Railways said on Saturday. Kashmir produces around 2-2.6 million metric tonnes of apples annually, accounting for about 70-80 per cent of the country’s total apple production. The Jammu Division of Northern Railway […]
Nursing Education is backbone of healthcare system: CS
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Friday chaired a meeting to comprehensively review the quality and standards of nursing education across the Union Territory, emphasizing that nursing forms the backbone of the healthcare delivery system. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Health & Medical Education; Principals of GMC Jammu and Srinagar; Chairperson, J&K Allied & Healthcare […]
4873 Fruit-Laden Trucks Evacuated in 2 Days: Div Com
Says 500 More to Leave Qazigund by Midnight Srinagar: In a major push to support fruit growers and traders, the Divisional Administration has successfully facilitated the evacuation of 4,873 fruit-laden trucks over the past two days. The operation, supervised by IG Traffic included evacuation of 2,239 trucks via the National Highway and 2,634 via the […]
JK may follow Japan in installing early warning systems to avert disasters
Experts say technology can save lives in landslide, cloudburst-prone regions By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir may soon follow the Japanese model of disaster management by installing early warning systems (EWS) to predict landslides, flash floods and cloudbursts. Officials and disaster management experts believe that such systems could prove to be a lifeline […]
Drug-laden Pak drones significant threat to India’s internal security: NCB Report
New Delhi: A “sharp” spike has been seen in the sightings and recovery of drugs-laden drones coming into India from Pakistan across the international border in Punjab over the last four years posing a “significant” threat to the country’s internal security, according to a report released on Tuesday. Anti-narcotics agencies have also witnessed a six-time […]
Techknow-2025: Omar Abdullah emphasizes equal opportunities in Govt Schools
Highlights education as key to global competitiveness SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that it is the responsibility of his government to ensure that students studying in government schools have access to the same facilities and opportunities as those in private institutions. “I would like to see even more participation from government schools […]
Unchecked urbanisation, climate neglect increasing incidence of natural disasters: AICTE chairman
Prayagraj: AICTE Chairman T G Sitharam on Saturday said uncontrolled urbanisation, deforestation and climate neglect have increased the incidence of natural disasters like floods and droughts in India and the rest of the world. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) chairman was addressing the 20th convocation of the Indian Institute of Information Technology […]
Faith Beyond Time: Elderly Keep Five-Decade Tradition alive at Hazratbal Shrine
Senior devotees from across Kashmir throng shrine for glimpse of holy relic By: Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: For Kashmir’s elderly, the annual pilgrimage to Hazratbal shrine on Eid-e-Meelad-un-Nabi (SAW) and the following Friday is more than ritual—it is a tradition spanning lifetimes. Many have been making this journey for over five decades, braving frailty, distance, […]